Alessandro Paolo Lena holds a joint PhD from the University of Bologna (Visual, Performing and Media Arts, 37th cycle) and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Art History). His research lies at the intersection of museology, art history, and heritage studies, with a focus on heritage-making practices. His work examines museological frameworks and exhibition cultures, as well as the evolving role of museums within broader cultural ecosystems, with particular attention to community engagement and visitor experience.